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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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